defendant

Meanings

• noun

  A person or entity that is being sued or legally accused and must answer the charges in a court of law.

  - "The defendant in the case was found not guilty."
  - "The plaintiff presented strong evidence against the defendant."

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Pronunciation

1. /dɪˈfɛnd.ənt/
   
   
   
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2. /dɪˈfɛnd.ənt/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with defendant
dependant , contemplant , advocate , repentant

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Variants

List of all variants of defendant that leads to same result
defendant , defendants , co-defendant , co-defendants , codefendant , codefendants

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Etymology

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From Old French 'deffendre', meaning 'to shield, protect'. A defendant is someone who is called upon to defend against allegations or charges.

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Trivia

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1. In some legal systems, a defendant is not officially considered a 'party' to the lawsuit until they have entered a plea.

2. The term 'defendant' is also used in the context of computer security to refer to a system or network being attacked.

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Related Concepts

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1. plaintiff: The person or entity bringing a lawsuit against another party, known as the defendant.

2. prosecutor: A lawyer who represents the plaintiff or the state in a criminal case, bringing charges against the defendant.

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Culture

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In literature, the defendant is often portrayed as an underdog or someone wrongfully accused. In art, the defendant may be depicted as a symbol of innocence or justice.

How to Memorize "defendant"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person in a courtroom, dressed in a suit, standing before a judge and responding to allegations.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'defendant' with the concept of 'protection' or 'shielding'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym D-E-F-A-N-D: 'Defendants Enter Fights Against Negative Disputes'.

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